Tag Archives: Curacao

Curacao to Cartagena Having arrived in Curacao at the end of June, with a break in the UK in July, by mid October we were definitely getting itchy feet, despite having sailed to Bonaire 5 times, a round trip of … Continue reading →

Since returning to Pipistrelle in August in Curacao, we have enjoyed the diversity of the Dutch Antilles both above and below the water line. Here are highlights of the last few weeks. With Ian and Victoria who joined us in … Continue reading →

The Authors

Our Mission Statement

In our Wauquiez 48 Pilot Saloon we are cruising oceans, experiencing the rich diversity of peoples, cultures and nature while sharing these unique encounters with like-minded sailors.
In the words of George Orwell: ‘Beauty is meaningless until it is shared’.
Enjoy the journey!

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A Pipistrelle (Our Yacht Motif)

Why the name Pipistrelle? The previous owners called the yacht 'Batrachian' and fondly referred to her as 'The Bat'. A Pipistrelle is the smallest bat in the United Kingdom. Thus we have maintained a link between old and new.

Our Mantra

‘We sail and travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.’ Anon